The Minister for Education, Sports, Youth, Research and Innovation Clifton Grima officially launched the Lifelong Learning Prospectus of courses that will be offered during the 2025/2026 academic year, with more than 400 courses for young people aged fifteen and above and adults.
The Directorate for Lifelong Learning and Employability is introducing a broad learning programme comprising over 400 courses in 100 different subjects. This launch is part of the implementation of the National Strategy for Lifelong Learning 2023-2030, which aims to build an informed, resilient and more skilled society. This is also part of the work in the National Strategy for Education 2024-2030.
“When it comes to Lifelong Learning, we are once again emphasizing the three pillars of utmost importance: improving educational opportunities for those who need to improve their skills and qualifications; diversifying both the methods and opportunities for learning and quality”, said Minister Clifton Grima during the launch of the prospectus.
A key aspect of the new outlook is flexibility, offering a variety of learning methods to suit different lifestyles and needs. Students can choose from traditional face-to-face classes, live online lessons, or asynchronous courses that students follow at their own pace, at their own convenient time. Shift workers can benefit from a tailored learning method with a mix of live and recorded online sessions.
The prospectus offers a range of new and innovative courses in various categories. New additions for the coming year include various science subjects, digital technology and entrepreneurship. The creative arts category has been expanded to include unique courses such as Gold Embroidery, Bowmaking and Inlay. For those interested in humanities, new courses include Parenting Skills, nutrition courses, and Sociology. Language learners can benefit from new conversational programmes in French, German and Italian, higher levels of learning in Arabic, French, Greek and Turkish, as well as a specialist course in Business English.
To ensure that students benefit from the appropriate level of learning for them, level verification procedures have been introduced for language, Mathematics and Accounting courses.
The courses are accessible to anyone aged 15 or over and residing in Malta. To promote lifelong learning for all, seniors aged 60 or over are entitled to one free course per year. There are also exemptions from fees for those receiving social benefits and those holding a Disability Card.
Learning is being brought closer to the community through Lifelong Learning Centres in Msida, Mrieħel, Blata l-Bajda, Mosta and Rabat (Gozo), as well as through collaboration with various local councils and parishes across Malta and Gozo. A new adult learning centre is also being introduced in Ħal Kirkop.
Applications are open from July 1st to August 8th. Prospective students can apply online at www.lifelonglearning.gov.mt or in person at Servizz.gov centres or at their local council. Applications for flexible, self-paced courses remain open until March 13th, 2026.
The success and growing popularity of these courses is evident, with over 10,000 applicants participating in the last academic year alone. With a mission to put the student at the centre of our work, the Directorate for Lifelong Learning encourages everyone to continue their educational journey. The Guidance and Support Service is there to help people who have not attended a course for a long time or who are unsure which course is best for them.
For more information, visit www.lifelonglearning.gov.mt , call Servizz.gov on 153 extension 14 or send an email to servizz@gov.mt .
